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Old 11-14-2021, 03:17 PM   #130
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I think Zadorov does things Valimaki doesn’t, and that’s why, all else considered equal, he stays. He plays the body hard. He has an active stick that breaks up a lot of plays. He has created offensive chances, despite it not being his MO. And he’s a mean cuss who doesn’t let people get away with shots at his goalie/teammates. And when he makes a gaff, he’s often able to recover relatively well.

Valimaki is just sort of there. Hasn’t made enough of a case to bump either bottom pair player.
Yup, there really isn't that much difference in what both bring. Avg to below avg defensively, and offensively.

Tie breaker going to the bigger, more physical, and experienced dman.
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